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New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Cavanagh, Bucknell University; Joe Tranquillo; Donna Ebenstein

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Biomedical

. For example, in the sophomore Fundamentals ofBiomedical Engineering course, students spend the semester identifying, planning, constructingand carrying out experiments modeling a physiologically relevant fluid flow phenomenon.While the students learn how to construct basic flow systems in class, they are completelyresponsible for the identification, design and implementation of their individual physiologicalmodel. This project provides an environment in which the students are very invested in theexperimental design process yet prevents them from being overwhelmed by having to manage anentire project.As the students enter into the final two years of the curriculum, they are presented with moreopen-ended projects in which they are required to

Conference Session

New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Sah, University of California-San Diego; Jessica Lin, University of California-San Diego; Michele Temple, University of California-San Diego; Edward Chuong, University of California-San Diego; Anish Jina, University of California-San Diego

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Biomedical

Spring 2005 yielded no prior Quiz Bowls with afocus on Bioengineering. The idea of such a Quiz Bowl was quickly endorsed by UCSD Facultyand also the UCSD Undergraduate Student Chapter of the Biomedical Engineering Society(UCSD BMES). Jina was designated as the chair of the organizing committee. Other members ofthe BQB Committee, Kevin Huang, Alex Varond, Reetu Singh, and John Yamauchi, planned thepublicity, venue, technical equipment needed for the contests, refreshments, and sponsorship.One of the first challenges was to establish an overall goal for the Quiz Bowl event. Theorganizing committee establisheded the following mission statement, “to establish a tradition inthe UCSD Department of Bioengineering that will foster recognition of

Conference Session

Design in BME Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McStravick, Rice University; Marcia O'Mallley, Rice University

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Biomedical

communication skills, all of which encompass the goals ofour capstone design course3.There are a number of criteria that must be met in order to ensure that cooperative learning istaking place. These are: positive interdependence, individual accountability, face-to-faceinteraction, interpersonal skills, and group self-assessment2.This paper will discuss specific activities adopted for the course to ensure that cooperativelearning is taking place. We will then present a case study for a single student project and discussthe direct benefits of the new course structure. Finally, we will present conclusions related to thecourse revisions, and a plan for future assessment of the changes.MethodsTo ensure that we are truly implementing cooperative learning

Conference Session

New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael VanAuker, University of South Florida; Joel Strom, University of South Florida; William Lee, University of South Florida

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Biomedical

, fluid flow, and electric and magnetic potential problems.The authors (JAS, MDV) are currently working on a textbook that would be germane to the firsttwo courses of this sequence.ConclusionIn summary, CV engineering is an established discipline of biomedical engineering. This fact Page 12.345.7must be considered by institutions when planning for educational efforts, e.g. course andprogram development, research thrusts. The information presented here should be useful toengineering departments who are already participating in the area or who plan such anexpansion.Bibliography1. Ritter AB, Reisman S, Michiak BB. Biomedical Engineering Principles

Conference Session

Communication and Professional Skills in BME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jeffrey Blessing, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Schmedeman, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical

Larry Schmedeman is a Professor in the Rader School of Business at Milwaukee School of Engineering. He joined the faculty in 1982 and has taught a wide spectrum of courses ranging from economics, finance, management, international business, and business planning. He serves as the Program Director for the international business. Educational background: B.S. Education, Bachelor of Management, and MBA.Larry Fennigkoh, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Larry Fennigkoh is currently an Associate Professor in MSOE’s Biomedical Engineering program where he teaches courses in: physiology, medical instrumentation, biomedical engineering design, biomechanics, and biostatistics. He has been with

Conference Session

Bioengineering laboratories: Bringing research into the classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Barnett, Saint Louis University; Rebecca Willits, Saint Louis University

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Biomedical

sequence. Sample comments included (* note thatactual names have been replaced): • Conducting in depth research my junior year definitely helped with senior projects. I knew my way around the lab and was more confident in my lab skills by the time I got to senior year. Page 12.313.5 • It has helped me fulfill my objectives for my senior project because at the start of my senior project I didn't have to get comfortable with working in lab and didn't have to learn how to organize/plan experiments, only how to organize/plan the general project. After spending junior year on the project

Conference Session

New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Crockett, California Polytechnic State University; Jon Whited, St. Jude Medical; Daniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University

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Biomedical

and President of Xeragen, Inc., a San Luis Obispo-based biotechnology startup company. He has also served as an Assistant Professor at Milwaukee School of Engineering and was employed by McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Company, where he was a lead engineer and Principal Investigator on projects to develop technology evolution plans for the Space Station.Jon Whited, St. Jude Medical Jon Whited graduated from San Diego State University with a BS in Engineering Management. He is currently Manager, University Relations and Recruiting for St. Jude Medical, Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. He has worked as a Software Test Manager and Systems Test Manager for General Electric Space Systems

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul King, Vanderbilt University; Mark Richter, MaxMobility

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Biomedical

contacts for guestlecturers. Individuals who are certified as Assistive Technology Providers (ATP) can be foundon the RESNA web site by city and state.Based on the success of this course, we plan to offer it again in 2007-2008 with the enrollmentcap increased to 30. There will not be any significant changes made to the curriculum. However,a well-suited design project will need to be identified prior to the course start date. We will workwith local disability services groups to identify potential candidate projects. We also plan to offera full three credit hour rehabilitation engineering Junior/Senior elective course in the 2008-2009school year, which will give students exposure to more advanced topics in the field.This work was partially supported

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele Temple, University of California-San Diego; Peter Chen, University of California-San Diego; Robert Sah, University of California-San Diego

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Biomedical

students are also required to sign up for a special library workshop designedfor BENG 1 to show them the library resources and how to search for references. In 2001 a book,“Introduction to Bioengineering,” based on the lecture materials was published21. It is being usedas the textbook for students in BENG 1. A new version of the book is planned for the 2008 class. Because an engineer’s job is to invent and design, students are encouraged at this earlystage to start thinking about an instrument, device, or a technology that they want to develop.Bioengineering is not defined at this time in order to give the students flexibility in defining adesign project to explore. To this end, they are required to work on a series of assignments

Conference Session

New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas-Austin; Mia Markey, University of Texas-Austin; Thomas Milner, University of Texas-Austin

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Biomedical

fosters acommunity approach that shares people and resources. Our efforts began withfinding out what professors and students want when it comes to distance learningteaching and technologies. Based on these findings, we are working individuallywith faculty to locate appropriate technologies and to help align course outcomeswith instructional strategies. Before our professors teach DE courses, they willhave articulated their teaching perspectives and current practice so that theintroduction of instructional technology matches not only learning outcomes, buttheir personal preferences.A key issue is assessment and our professional development efforts involvehelping faculty to plan for integrated assessment. Timing and incentives arepowerful

Conference Session

Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Allen, University of Virginia; Brett Blackman, University of Virginia

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Biomedical

statement and the questions on theassigned project handout, and the instructor gives guidance to point the students in a viabledirection. Within the first week, the students must develop a detailed experimental designproject plan (with team member responsibilities throughout the remaining three weeks), whichthey discuss again with the instructor or TA (or both). After that point, the students are free towork on their projects when they choose and are not required to show up in lab for theirregularly-assigned four-hour sessions. Each week the students must submit a brief progressreport and discuss any data with their “consultant,” and at the end of the semester the studentsturn in a final report.The specific projects assigned vary depending on the

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Willits, Saint Louis University

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Biomedical

control of a group and people tend to listen to me when I do. I have found that I am also pretty good at keeping the group in order, focused, and on some sort of schedule or plan. I believe that I also did a fairly good job of representing the group in situations such as discussions with professors. My personality is very well suited to that of a leader. I did have a few problems being the group leader. My main problem was one of insecurity. I did not know if I was being to bossy or overbearing, but I also did not want the group to get behind. The other problem I had was related to the fact that the project was just beginning. During the first few meetings, we did not know what type

Conference Session

Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Kang-Mieler

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Biomedical

modules to find out if the experimental modulesare valuable learning tools to be included in following years. Students were asked to give theirthoughts on the effectiveness of the modules in learning the concepts of muscleelectrophysiology and retina electrophysiology. In general, students liked the laboratorymodules that accompanied the lectures. They liked the idea of writing their own protocols. TheEMG laboratory was not technically difficult but they had to devise two different muscle sets todemonstrate the objectives which they found to be challenging. The ERG laboratory was morechallenging since most of the students had never worked with animals. Monitoring the conditionof the animal and collecting data involved detailed planning and strict

Conference Session

Communication and Professional Skills in BME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Willis Tompkins, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Naomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Walter Block, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Kristyn Masters, University of Wisconsin-Madison; William Murphy, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Mitchell Tyler, University of Wisconsin-Madison; John Webster, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Biomedical

meetings are for planning the design course activitiesthroughout each semester, educating faculty who are participating in the courses for the first timeon educational goals and strategies for the courses, reviewing our observations on studentachievement of outcomes, etc.Professional communication requirementsEach semester, all design courses require the following deliverables as well as the final designand physical prototype: 1. Each student keeps an engineering notebook. 2. Each team submits a weekly progress report to their advisor and client by email. 3. Each team does a mid-semester PowerPoint presentation and written draft report. 4. Each team produces an end-of-semester final report. 5. Each team maintains a web site

Conference Session

Communication and Professional Skills in BME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Ebenstein, Bucknell University; Joe Tranquillo; Daniel Cavanagh

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Biomedical

Research Methods I and II just before the knowledge is neededin their Senior Capstone courses. For example, the ‘soft skills’ covered in Research Methods Iare the tools needed in the first semester of senior design, which focuses on professionalcommunication, problem identification and project planning. Hence, Research Methods I istaught the semester before Senior Capstone I. In contrast, the ‘hard skills’ in Research MethodsII are most applicable to the second semester of senior design, where the focus is on fabricationand testing of devices. Hence, Research Methods II is taught the semester before SeniorCapstone II. While this means that Research Methods II is taught concurrently with SeniorCapstone I, this “just-in-time” approach is expected to

Conference Session

Communication and Professional Skills in BME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Tranquillo; Daniel Cavanagh, Bucknell University

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Biomedical

understand the value in writing a professional (non-technical) document. Onepossible motivator is to ask students what they plan to be doing after they graduate.Typical biomedical engineering programs send students to graduate school, professionalor medical schools or industry. It is common for all of these pathways to lead to amanagement role.Since students generally have limited exposure to professional writing, it is helpful topass around a tip sheet with points to consider (Appendix C). For example, in BMEG401, students must write a one-page memo each week to update their mentor based upona tip sheet they receive the first day of class. As the semester progresses, and studentsbecome more effective memo writers, they receive additional tips that

Conference Session

BME Assessment and the VaNTH ERC

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Blanchard, Florida Gulf Coast University; James Sweeney, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Biomedical

need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning; j. a knowledge of contemporary issues, especially those impacting Southwest Florida; k. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for bioengineering practice; l. an understanding of entrepreneurship and the ability to write a business plan; and m. an ability to define a community problem and to use an engineering design process to deliver a solution. From Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Programs Drafted by Bioengineering Working Group, 8/12/05. Revised by Bioengineering Working Group, 8/11/06. Revised to include common outcomes and to better incorporate ABET program

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachael Schmedlen, University of Michigan; Mimi (Miriam) Adam; Robert Sulewski; Matthew O'Donnell, University of Washington

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Biomedical

learned and apply them to other courses later on in their undergraduate careers. In thefuture, we would like to incorporate more active learning exercises in class to improveunderstanding of concepts and assess student understanding of lecture material in real time.Additionally, we plan to develop methods to more quantitatively assess student learning from thephysician client design project, the level of student interest generated, and the impact of thecourse on the students’ academic careers.Bibliography1. Kim, U.K., Breslin, P. A. S., Reed, D., and Drayna, D., Genetics of Human Taste Perception, Journal of Dental Research, 83(6): 448-453, 2004.2. “Using a Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism to Predict Bitter-Tasting Ability”. Carolina Biological

Conference Session

BME Assessment and the VaNTH ERC

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Schreiner, Western New England College; Judy Cezeaux, Western New England College; Diane Testa, Western New England College

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Biomedical

faculty has adopted a rhythmand routine of consulting the documentation prior to the start of a semester when planning acourse. Specific measures are therefore made correctly and reported into the system at the end ofthe semester. It is important to note that this system relies on faculty cooperating with thespecific measures that have been defined. Although there is some room for creativity inmeasuring outcomes, consistency in making the measurements makes the meta analysis easier.Since we have intentionally kept the number of measures for each course relatively small(typically 1-3 per course), instructors are not overly constrained in how they assess the courseobjectives.Adjuncts need only be informed of the specific measures expected – the

Conference Session

Design in BME Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University

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Biomedical

’ comments.SPRING TERMAlthough the group planned to have the final prototype completed by the end of thewinter term, time has been allotted for final adjustments and testing of the prototypeduring the spring term. This term was devoted to the final report on the prototype’sfunctionality as well as the preparation of the oral presentation and showcasing of thedevice. The final presentation took place during the fourth week of May 2006.Specific tasks of the project management are presented in Table 1. Page 12.1268.8 Start Date End Date FallHemiplegic CP Research